How to travel from Kitzbuhel to Wachau, Austria

The distance between Kitzbuhel and Wachau is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kitzbuhel to Wachau by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WachauKitzbuhel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Woergl Hbf and then to Innsbruck Hbf then fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf and then to Melk then take the bus to Willendorf/Wachau Bundesstraße.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
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Take the train to St.Poelten Hbf.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Reit i. W. Rathaus and then to Salzburg Mirabellplatz then take the train to Amstetten Noe.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Wachau.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitzbuhel and Wachau

There are several options for getting from Kitzbuhel to Wachau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Kitzbuhel and Wachau is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Kitzbuhel and Wachau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kitzbuhel to Wachau is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Kitzbuhel and Wachau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitzbuhel and Wachau. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kitzbuhel to Wachau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Woergl Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf and Melk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Railjet, Swiss Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), WESTbahn and RegioJet run train services between Kitzbuhel and Wachau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kitzbuhel and Wachau. We recommend that you drive to Wachau. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kitzbuhel to Wachau. We recommend that you take the train to Woergl Hbf and then to Innsbruck Hbf then fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf and then to Melk then take the bus to Willendorf/Wachau Bundesstraße. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Wachau is Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Wachau. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kitzbuhel and Wachau. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitzbuhel to Wachau is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

How do I get from Kitzbuhel to Wachau

Compare travel optionsbetween Kitzbuhel and Wachau

Transport options from Kitzbuhel to Wachau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
3h 60m
€385($385)
hourly619km (385 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€83($83)
hourly451km (280 miles)
Train via Salzburg Hbf4h 55m
€64($64)
every 4 hours394km (245 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 55m
€40($40)
4 times a week357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€36($36)
on demand307km (191 miles)

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Airports near Wachau

The following major airports near Wachau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Wachau
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Wachau
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Wachau